The mill measures 29.80 m to the top of the cap and 39 m to the top with the wings vertically positioned. The length of one wing, i.e. the radius of the mill, is 12 m. With these dimensions, the Varels windmill is the second tallest windmill in Germany.

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Be sure to stop and visit the museum. Wed, Sat, Sun 10am-4pm
Both the mill and the old barn next door feature countless exhibits from Varel. Here, you can appreciate how important the port once was.
The reason for this was a trade embargo, and only the port in Varel was allowed to handle goods in the entire surrounding area. The British, in particular, traded grain for iron ore here. This enabled ironworks to be built in Varel.

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Elevation 60 m

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Sunday 29 March

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26 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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